Refrain from closing all Cokesbury "brick and mortar" Bookstores.

These stores have served as valuable resources for many years. Online purchasing will continue to grow but will not do away with the need for a place to go pick up books and resources immediately. The guidance and suggestions of the staff has also been invaluable. A call center or regional rep will not be able to recognize me and suggest books. We pastors, lay people, and seminary students NEED this resource.

Letter to

The United Methodist Publishing House

Refrain from closing all Cokesbury "brick and mortar" Bookstores.

These stores have served as valuable resources for many years. Online purchasing will continue to grow but will not do away with the need for a place to go pick up books and resources immediately. The guidance and suggestions of the staff has also been invaluable. A call center or regional rep will not be able to recognize me and suggest books. We pastors, lay people, and seminary students NEED this resource.